We can't thank Jim's Used Cars and Auto in Ellsworth enough. My Jetta's engine light came on right…read morebefore we were supposed to leave to return home to Georgia. They not only got me in the same day to diagnose the issue but also were able to get the part the next day and fix it all within 24 hours. The price we paid was more than reasonable for the work done/part/labor and quick turnaround. We were told by other companies in the area that they weren't accepting new clients and/or it would take over a week to diagnose the problem, so we were thrilled about how quickly the mechanics at Jim's were able to get us in. We also were BIG FANS of Tank and Turbo they are amazing greeters!

I have gone here for 10+ years, whether buying a vehicle or getting work done. They have always…read morebeen reliable, affordable, and fast. Even after moving out of the area, I would rather pay for a 50 mile tow to bring it here, knowing whatever the problem it will be fixed correct.

One hour labor to diagnose and then tighten a bolt that another shop had twice missed. Very happy…read morewith the service and competence, I'll be coming back.

Wish I could give zero stars. Waste of time and money. After charging me $115 for a simple…read morediagnosis of a failed A/C compressor, they proceeded to tell me that in order for the warranty to be valid on a new compressor, they would also have to replace the condenser and a bunch of other parts which were not broken, all for a total of over $1900. I never heard of such a requirement for a "warranty". I asked them for other choices, such as replacing the compressor only and forget the warranty, or install a second-hand compressor. I also asked if the $115 diagnostic charge would be applied as a credit on the final bill. I don't think that was well received. The attendant said she would have to ask the mechanic and get back to me. She never called me back. I guess they figured I was not going to be a pushover customer, so they decided to run with my $115. Meanwhile I got a dealer quote to replace the compressor with an EOM part and warranty for $1300. A mechanic friend of mine advised that I go with the dealer, since private shops often use overpriced after market parts anyway. I never found an auto repair shop that charges more than a dealer, but this is it. THESE PEOPLE ARE CROOKS.

I went in for basic service, oil change, tire rotation, and the need for two valve stems to be…read morereplaced. They took care of that and did a free inspection (not a State Inspection) and said I had some lights out; I had them replace the lights that were out and I was good to go. They were great! I will continue to have my car serviced there.

This business seemed OK for inspections and tire checks, but they can be predatory, maybe in…read moreparticular with women? (Check out gender on one-star reviews). Service managers were very nice and reassuring, but pushed a level of work and pricing that is above what was needed. I finally wised up, and got second opinions twice. "Never again" after that.

Offered no warranty or help on failed work despite repeated attempts to reach an agreement Funny…read morewhen business Christian's take it to prayer God always says Keep the money

on a Friday afternoon hundreds of miles from home. My truck decided to go to reduced engine power…read moreand zero oil pressure. not only did King Automotive take me in and change my oil pressure gauge but when that didn't fix it, stayed Friday evening to troubleshoot my wiring problem. incredibly nice and down to earth couple that you just don't find much anymore. probably did 3 to 4 times the work of what they charged me. honest, upfront, and reliability is all you will get. if you are in the Ellsworth area and your car is acting up. King's Automotive 180G Abram Way, Ellsworth, ME 04605 is the place to go!

I was played like a fool by the nice people at MDI import…read more I came from Portland my car over heated. I added fluid and brought it in the next day. I also asked for an oil change and to check the break lights. 5 hours of labor later I got my car back Oh. They never found the problem for the overheating. Theu did have to fix a wire for the break lights and somehow that took 1.5 hours. I really feel like they took advantage of me because I was from away. To tune of $500 Stay away and find another garage.

I always bring in my car for service and know I can trust this team to get the job done right. I…read moreappreciate the quick service and friendly staff.

My 19 yo daughter took her first long drive to Acadia, about a 4 hour ride. After getting there she…read moreheard some new noises coming from the front end. As a dad, I panicked and asked on FB if anyone could recommend a trustworthy mechanic that wouldn't take advantage of our situation. A friend recommended K&B and I called them to see if they could help. They took the car in right away, test drove it, inspected front end components and even retorqued her wheels. Now I feel good about her making the ride home. I want to thank Brett and his team from the bottom of my heart.

They took their time and made sure my vehicle was fixed! Clean and super friendly service…read more Wouldn't take my care elsewhere!

These guys absolutely rock! We are on vacation and our truck's brakes went out! The team here found…read morethe problem and fixed it in one day, whereas we couldn't even get an appointment at half a dozen other places. Courteous and friendly, and highly skilled. But it gets better! The day after we got the truck back, the battery crapped out! We were near Harmon's, and took a shot at asking them for help. They sent the owner over with a portable charger, and started us right up! We love these guys, and would refer them to everyone!

Come in every year for an annual state inspection. Every time they have new mechanics working. This…read moretime was my last. They took my vehicle in to inspect and in less than 5 minutes they were "done". 20 minutes later told me that my rotors are delaminating and my pads are at 2mm. First, rotors don't delaminate pads can although it is rare. Second my pads were not delaminated or worn down. They had more than 1/2 of their usage left. Last they wanted to charge me $660 in parts when I can buy them at less than $300 with shipping. Stay away from this dishonest business.

John was amazing! He was very honest, kind and helpful. He was very busy with a bunch of…read morecustomers, but I called him with an emergency and he offered to take a quick look. When he realized that it would be a quick fix, he took care of the car and we were out very quickly. His prices were fair and he was very knowledgeable. He ordered a part from the Audi dealership and fixed the car in record time. It honestly runs better now than before it broke down. I wish his garage was in PA!

Honest, high quality service with a smile that is hard to find these days! John Burnett has been…read moreservicing my cars for several years now, and I can't think why I didn't use his garage sooner. His prices are very reasonable. So glad to have found this place! Highly recommended, both to locals and to tourists who visit our town in summer.

I brought my car to this Midas for a significant fluid leak and left with a diagnosis of leaking…read morevalve cover gaskets and a full slate of other work--new tires, a stabilizer bar, and a control arm. The day after pickup, the car started jerking and bucking when I accelerated. I called right away and was told nothing about the repair could explain it. I continued on into a planned trip through Canada, and the problem never went away. When I finally had the car inspected at a Midas in Halifax, it took the technicians about twenty minutes to find a transmission line so deteriorated that part of it was missing entirely. When Halifax called Ellsworth to ask about it, Ellsworth confirmed their original diagnostic also picked up low transmission fluid and a possible issue with the line--but nobody told me at the time. I ended up paying for a valve cover repair that wasn't actually the source of the leak I came in for in the first place. The transmission still slips and has issues because they didn't disclose the issue, so I may still be on the hook for $6000 to $10000 for a transmission replacement. Because the part wasn't available in Halifax for a week, I was stuck in Canada far longer than planned and had to rent a car just to keep the rest of my trip from falling apart financially. To their credit, Ellsworth Midas did agree to cover the cost of the Halifax repair once the full story came out. But they haven't taken responsibility for the rental car or the extra week of costs that came directly from not telling me what they already knew. I also reached out to Mavis corporate consumer relations for help. The responses were slow and thin on detail -- I had to keep calling back myself just to get any kind of update, rather than being kept in the loop. I'm not writing this to pile on. The actual technical work may have been fine. But finding a serious issue during a diagnostic and not disclosing it turned a routine repair into a genuinely disruptive problem for my trip, and I think anyone considering this shop should know that.

Dustin in the Ellsworth location was super helpful. He test drove our car after determining that we…read moredid not need an alignment. He helped us diagnosis a separate unrelated issue. No charge! Helpful, friendly and our turn around time was under a few hours.

We brought in our truck and cover for the back that we bought on the marketplace. Ricky did a lot…read moreof problem-solving because unknown to us, It didn't have all the parts. He got it on and it looks great and the price was very reasonable. I also found that the person that works in the office and answers the phone was extremely helpful. She has exemplary customer service skills.

My family and I came to Miles Motorsports after our 10-year-old car started breaking down due to…read morethe stress of a drive from New York to Maine. Ricky Miles (the business owner) did everything he could to make the stress of our broken-down car easier for us... he kept us in the loop about repairs needed and the codes being generated by our failing engine *and* helped us understand what we needed to do once we drove back to New York. He offered great service for a great price... so I highly recommend him if you need any repairs! Also, if you need to sit and wait around for a while, his shop is a *very* comfortable space. He even has free (good!) coffee and hot chocolate for everyone to enjoy, along with a checker-board, waiting area, and magazines. This is a good plus if you're stranded and need something to occupy your time besides fretting!